“The most common form of despair is not being who you are.”
— Soren Kierkegaard
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When people feel really unhappy with life, it often happens because they're pretending to be someone they're not. Imagine a person who loves painting, but works as an accountant because they think it will make their family proud. Over time, this person might feel a deep sadness or frustration because they can't express their true self. This unhappiness comes from living a life that doesn’t match who they really are inside. To avoid this kind of sadness, it's important to follow your own passions and be true to yourself, even if it means making difficult choices. When people live in a way that aligns with their true selves, they often feel much happier and more fulfilled.
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